Nathu La Passनाथू ला दर्रा
A border pass at 4,310 metres. Permit needed, Wednesday to Sunday, and only for Indian citizens.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereGangtok, Sikkim
East and South Sikkim
East and South Sikkim
Best time to visit1 May to 30 June and 15 September to 31 October
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyModerate
Height4310 m above sea level
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyGangtok, Gangtok
EntryPermit for Indian citizens only · Wednesday to Sunday · ID and photographs needed · closed to foreigners
ClosuresUsually closed 1 December to 31 March. Heavy snow often blocks the road in winter. Check with the tourism office before you start. Closed on Monday and Tuesdays
About Nathu La Pass
A mountain pass at about 4,310 metres on the border with Tibet, on one of the old silk routes, 56 km from Gangtok. Indian citizens can visit with a permit, arranged through a registered operator, and only on Wednesday to Sunday. Foreign nationals are not allowed. Bring photo ID and wear warm clothes, as the air is thin and cold. It shuts after snowfall and when the border situation requires.
What to see and do
- India China border fence at the pass
- Old silk route trade post at Sherathang
- Baba Mandir on the way
- Thin air at 4,310 metres
- Open Wednesday to Sunday for Indian visitors
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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